This is the best dialogue in the show. “That’s not a monster I told Cersei, that’s just a baby.” Is such a tragically powerful line and so perfectly delivered by Pedro. Superb.
Oberyn is beyond likeable. Not just for his performance against the strongest warrior in the Seven Kingdoms, but for his utterly charming and strong demeanor. What a shame to see him go so brutally.
@@gboy1301 in GoT (at least the good seasons) all actions had consequences and Oberyn died because of his hubris. He was clearly the superior fighter and all he had to do was to finish the fight fast and clean. But he got over confident and that was his downfall.
@@andreistanciulescu7820I was thinking the same thing, had he died fighting but just lost I would have felt so bad , but this fool died bragging and taunting . I don't feel bad about his death at all. This scene however was beautiful tho
The thing about Oberyn, which no one seems to get (neither did I for a long time) is explicitly said in this scene. He wants to bring all who wronged him to justice. That includes Tywin: he wants to unmask him, he wants people to know he ordered the assassination of his sister and his nephews... and the only person who can incriminate him is the very person he ordered to do the dirty deeds... Gregor himself, and he is dying. His "gloating" isn't really gloating. It's the despair of knowing he's losing his maybe only chance to incriminate Tywin over any shadow of doubt. Had he won the fight and killed Gregor, he would never be able to make his accusation seem true to people again.
I think this is probably one of the best scenes out of the whole Game of Thrones series. What an acting masterclass from both, you just feel Oberyn's anger feeding this scene & Tyrion just dripping with sarcasm in his despair.... then Oberyn picks up the torch & says "I will be your Champion" gives me goosebumps as you just feel the mood swing to hope ! They've both got their chance. just brilliant
It’s pretty insane, yeah, you have two people essentially whispering in a poorly lit cell, and yet the emotion both exude - especially Pedro, who had his first day on set filming this scene - is pretty astonishing. Even by high-class acting, this is, you know, up there.
Tbf oberyn went out thinking the mountain was a dead man from the poison. He hedged his bets and knew right after the first stab he had killed him no matter wat
He did best him in the fight and if he would’ve just walked away from the Mountain he would’ve been declared the victor. His Pride got the better of him
Not really. Just blinded by overwhelming pain and grief about the death of her mother, which she wanted to project onto someone desperately. Tyrion was an easy target, and her father only encouraged that because he hated Tyrion as well.
@@MeesdeFilmliefhebber Initially he hated him just for their mother. Then after the prophecy she went 100% sure the Valonqar was him and thus tried to murder him in any possible way.
Pedro Pascal said this was his very first scene on his very first day on set. Dude deserves every ounce of recognition he got from this role and all that have followed.
Just noticed Martell cared so dearly for his sister and her children, he would go to war for them. And Tyrions sister condemned him to death since his birth
@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 He means that he just noticed how the two characters are juxtaposted. One who would do anything for his family, and one who has been forsaken by his family since the moment he left the womb. Both find common interest.
@@Onigirliyes but even after those 5 minutes, until Oberyn says, “well what about what I want?” you don’t know if Tyrion is going to end up exactly like Ned Stark. When Ned was in the dungeon, Varys came down to give him water and information, but ultimately couldn’t pull any strings to save him. We feel a similar sense of hopelessness for Tyrion, as does he with his passive aggressive nihilism, right up until Oberyn says those five words. Oberyn is one of the most feared combatants in Westeros. We went from total dread to unbridled optimism that Oberyn would come out on top. That’s why not one more word was required.
Apparently Pedro Pascal also had a sister and nephews who ended tragically in the same way. True story. P.S. Enough with the "apparently this apparently that" BS comments. Nobody believes that nonsense.
@@mrmcawesome9746 Well... So what if this was his first day? He's a professional, that shouldn't stop him and it didn't. Actors often shoot scenes/episodes out of order, they get used to it.
@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Sure but it's still impressive. To bring that kind of intensity and emotion in your first scene with minimal rehearsal and time to get into character is impressive.
It's just a sad moment for Tyrion when Oberyn tells the story when he saw Tyrion as a baby. Tyrion said "she wanted this for a long time." It implies that he thought there was a time when Cersei actually cared for him, even if he didn't remember it. Oberyn confirms that Cersei hated him from the moment he was born. That he was always hated, by just existing even as an innocent baby. And that's what breaks hi.
@@sebastienmccarthy1483 Book Tyrion knew. As a child, he was even dreaming of seeing his father and sister burn in dragon fire. Tywin and Cersei were despising him all along, and it's a safe bet that Cersei bullied him at every turn.
@@rufaiabeeblahi7452 lions love their young until they’re hungry enough to eat them, and they won’t think twice about eating everything else around them before that happens.
Just look at the regression of the sword fight scenes. From, gritty, exhausting battles to a Rambo/Terminator shit show. One man kills 20 at a time, a dozen white walkers on top of someone & …
3:17 the way Pedro ever so slightly draws out the word “baby” and at the same time looks into Tyrion’s eyes… incredible acting, and a great example of what an actor can bring. Four simple words on the page became a deep, beautiful moment of human empathy.
After being betrayed by the city he saved, the woman he loved and his own father, Tyrion was abandoned by everyone, including his brother and his cutthroat friend. All the sudden a man who holds grudge against Tyrion's family showed up and told Tyrion he is not a monster and was mistreated since he was born; at that moment Tyrion knew he was talking to a person, probably the only one in the world, who believes his innocence ~~ "That is not a monster, that is just a baby!" I feel the despair when Tyrion said "If you want justice you've come to the wrong place", however Oberyn simply replied "I disagree". That "I disagree" makes me suddenly realize despite being a prince and pretending to be a playboy, Oberyn was in fact desperate and lived in pain; nobody cared what he wants and he had been through hell looking for justice and eventually found it in a dark dungeon.
I disagree on the meaning of "I disagree" :D I think it highlights the character of Oberyn as he was being built up to that Point - he is the ace, and he is by far the most progressive character (his discussion with Cersei about bastards solidifies it). His "I disagree" is a logical response from him - he wants justice, not only for himself, but even for the man who is a member of a family he hates, and it highlights the point of "you can't just complain about injustice - you must personally fight against it, and I want to lead by example". It's a great message to end such a great character on. Of course, just my interpretation of it, I could be wrong.
Jaimie would have fought the Mountain if he had his Right Hand. He didn’t abandon Tyrion. He even released Tyrion after Oberyn failed. Can’t blame Jaimie for not fighting a battle he couldn’t win.
I agree about almost everything, but Jaime would have gladly fought for Tyrion if it wasn't for his missing right hand. Hell, book Jaime even took Varys to the end of his sword to have him free Tyrion before his execution.
He tried to hide his pain behind, cockiness, laughter and passive aggressive comments, but he very much was devastated by his sister's cruel death. You see the pain in his eyes every time he talks about her
I think one of my favourite changes from the book was placing this scene after the trial. By having it take place beforehand in the books, you already have this knowledge throughout the whole trial that, if it were to come to it, Oberyn would fight for Tyrion. By having Tyrion demand a trial by combat without a champion, it adds more to Tyrions rising madness and shows that he has pretty much accepted his death, but with his last act will spite his father and his sister. It also makes this scene so much more hopeful and exciting, as Tyrion is at his lowest point and abandoned by pretty much everyone, he is fully hopeless before Oberyn LITERALLY arrives with a spark of light/hope. I remember watching this scene and getting so pumped for the battle (it made me briefly forget I know how it will end 😖)
Yes!! You're one of the only people I've ever seen point out this change, and I completely agree. One of the rare cases in the early season of the writers making GRRM's material more poignant.
I like it both ways (pause) because in the books, it shows a bit more strategy on Tyrion and Oberyn's part, sort of like they are coming up with a plot. Whereas the change here is more fitting for TV because it's more of a dramatic twist right when Tyrion loses all hope and goes over the edge. But both versions are good.
Imagine Pedro Pascal just walking into that set, filled with some of the best actors in the world, just seamlessly delivering THIS and walk away. Gotta be one of the biggest power moves there is
A man who hates your entire family line to the point of wishing that the gods will strike them all down....... decides to fight for you....... due to his remembering the out right evilness done to you since birth by said family. the bit of a thought that he sees you as a victim of their evil as much as himself.
The fact that Cersei did this to Tyrion when she was so young just proves that she wasn’t evil because she was neglected or abused throughout her life. Like many characters in the show, she was born evil. It’s heartbreaking when you can see in Tyrion’s face how devastated he is to find out that his own sister actually hates him with all her being. He always thought that there was some love between them and that Cersei would only put up a facade, but listening to Oberyn’s story debunks all of this and he realizes how big his sister’s hatred towards him really is. To the point where she would actually hurt a baby and wish death on him since he was born.
Yet you missed the most obvious and important details . Her hatred for tyrion was gained from tywin , hearing everything bad about the newborn monster and how he killed his mother. Although that should have stopped after she matured, much like her brother
Not a Game Of Thrones fan at all, but that was one of the best scenes I've ever had the pleasure of watching in my life... television or film. The performance from both actors was just incredible, and the relief and hope on Tyrion's face at 4:56 put an enormous lump in my throat. I understand now why true fans of the show were so devastated with how it ended, and I am so sorry
Duck off, we don't need your confirmation to know this was the best show on TV nor your pity. Go watch the series and then we can talk about best scenes and disappointment
Best part of this scene is Oberyn basically tells Tyrion that he’s the only Lannister that he respects and likes and has empathy for how badly Tyrion is treated by his family and society for his dwarfism. Oberyn wasn’t just a brave and deadly warrior. He was a man with empathy and kindness. Oberyn shows why Dorne is the most progressive of the 7 kingdoms when it comes to equality for citizens. In Dorne they don’t just not believe in bastards they also don’t care if a man or woman in the Martell family becomes the leader of Dorne.
Best season no question for me. The climax of so many things. I like seasons 5 and 6 but even if they tried their best they couldn't have recreated the glory this season was.
…and then he died screaming with no teeth, taunted and utterly reduced. Oberyn was the most hideous story I’ve ever had the misfortune of experiencing. The sheer cruelty was blasphemous.
At least he got revenge. The manticore poison made Gregor suffer a lot for DAYS. He screamed so much that people could hear him from the red keep. And when he got "cured" he turned into a zombie. That's worse than what he did to Oberyn.
Even though Oberyn lost, he achieved his goal. Justice. The mountain suffered for weeks until he was turned into a zombie, forced to obey every command. No one knows how much of Gregor Clegane was left in him, but it was certainly a fate worse than the quick death that befell Oberyn. Moreover, his battle and defeat led to Tywin's death. Shot by his own son while shitting in the john. I bet if Oberyn had the choice of giving his life to get justice for his sister and her children, he wouldn't have hesitated for a second.
You know Dinklage himself felt the relief and gratitude Tyrion felt, the sudden shot of legitimate hope in the face of absolute emptiness. That breath he takes, the tear that comes to his eye. Pete knocks it out of the park.
Im glad Pedro Pascal is getting all his present acting opportunities. He made Oberyn such an excellent/memorable character with the limited amount of time he had in Game of Trhones. He absolutely knocked it out of the park with this performance and this monologue - one of the best scenes in Game of Thrones.
The only time I truly considered quitting the show was when Oberyn was killed in what might be the most gruesome death in GoT. That moment was so devastating because this scene set such a dramatic tone to the fight. Oberyn telling Tyrion that they both deserved justice for the wrongs they suffered brings tears to my eyes. The final line of “I will be your champion” is thrilling - Tyrion’s face when he realizes that a strong and capable warrior, fueled by righteous fury, is going to step up to defend his life, is so powerfully uplifting. Everyone in the world had turned their backs on him (or so he thought), but here was this great protector, fighting for the two of them to get what they deserve out of this wicked, brutal world. What then followed was the most exciting 1 on 1 fight in the show, and of course one of the most horrifying and heartbreaking deaths. RIP to Oberyn - at the least we can say that he got his confession in the end.
1:28-1:32 That 4 second shot.. so underrappreciated. Look at Pedro's face.. the subtle change.. that's the moment he truly decided to be his champion imo. Pedro from his slightest of smirks when Tyrion is saying "she didn't need to bother you, I'm already dead"... to that smirk going to a cold stare as soon as Tyrion says, "the joy she will feel when my head leaves my neck" Pedro turns disgusted at the thought of joy in Cersei..
This is one of the best scenes in TV. You have these two disparate characters, coming from different places, with the same end game in mind. And the way it was acted out was so visceral.
This speech changes the earlier seasons for me, the rumors outside Casterly Rock probably only made Tywin more furious, Cersei wanting Tyrion dead and Jaime protecting him all his life.
"In all the terrible long years of his childhood, only Jaime had shown him the smallest measure of affection or respect, and for that Tyrion was willing to forgive him almost anything".- first Tyrion chapter.
My favourite scene in the entire show and, frankly, one of the best things I've ever seen on TV. It doesn't feel like acting, it's as if Pedro is really remembering a childhood memory and Peter's reaction is everything. At its peak, GoT was amazing stuff
3:55 Every word Oberyn says after this is a banger. You can practically taste the grim satisfaction that this opportunity has presented itself. Arya has her list, Oberyn has his. And he’s about to cross the first name off.
Fuck, man... I know Oberyn was more trying to avenge his family than save Tyrion. But in that moment, when he said "I will be your champion" he looked like an angel of hope.
I remember this... I was soooo pissed about what happened to Ned, so pissed about how Joffrey had tortured Sansa, so pissed about how Tyrion was forced to abandon his love to marry Sansa by his father... so much of the show had just felt like tragedy... like pain, like evil coming out on top... then Oberyn walks in. Oberon was a player but a man of justice, a man who didn't sit by while injustice occurred, who loved his family and was going to obliterate everyone who had enacted this evil and terror... then he died. I was so pissed at this point in the show... I wanted so desperately for Oberyn to destroy all those who HAD IT COMING... my heart man, my heart.
“And what about what I want? Justice for my sister and her children…” Poor Oberyn All I can hear in response is, “It doesn’t matter what you want!” From Dany Season 8
Peter is a great actor, I'll give him that, but unless I'm swayed by the presumption of what I don't know...when he said "...that's just a baby." I can swear I see Peter no longer acting. I think he's tapping in to whatever he's endured as a little dude all his life. There were many moments the writers gave him this satisfaction, as if he could speak for all of them, but it's just something about this sort of validation, this acknowledgement of his humanity (and his remarkable reaction to it), that tells me he wasn't just acting. It actually touched him. That, or he did such a good job acting, it fooled me.
Best scene on the show. When Tyrien was called a monster and his sister wanted him to die hit his ass hard. I truly believe he grew up with the "stereotype" of being different was true feeling. Fucking incredible scene.
This is easily one of the best scenes in the show, the acting is nothing short of phenomenal. Such a beautiful character moment for both of them. If only the show had have stayed this goid the whole way through.
I never noticed right before Oberyn tell Tyrion he will be his champion when he talks about what the mountain did to his sister and her children he has a tear in his eye.
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The "That's just a baby" always makes me cry.
Yeah, no matter how many times i watch this scene, that part is always my breaking point, got teary again now hihihi
Me too 🥰 such an hero Oberyn
The softness in Oberyn's voice while he says that. This character had us used to his sarcasm and sharp tongue, but here, he sounds so genuine.
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Tyrion probably would’ve had a better life if he was born Dornish
This is the best dialogue in the show. “That’s not a monster I told Cersei, that’s just a baby.” Is such a tragically powerful line and so perfectly delivered by Pedro. Superb.
the way he says the second syllable of the word "baby" gives it its power...it's amazing
even reading the sentence, I can hear the voice and prononciation
@@tralala928Yup!
To be clear, that line is taken from the books. Like all the good lines in a show.
@@petrcechura8812really it's from the books? You sure?
How different is this scene from the same one in the book
Oberyn is beyond likeable. Not just for his performance against the strongest warrior in the Seven Kingdoms, but for his utterly charming and strong demeanor. What a shame to see him go so brutally.
Typicall for martin to take from us what we love
@@gboy1301 in GoT (at least the good seasons) all actions had consequences and Oberyn died because of his hubris. He was clearly the superior fighter and all he had to do was to finish the fight fast and clean. But he got over confident and that was his downfall.
@@andreistanciulescu7820I was thinking the same thing, had he died fighting but just lost I would have felt so bad , but this fool died bragging and taunting . I don't feel bad about his death at all. This scene however was beautiful tho
The thing about Oberyn, which no one seems to get (neither did I for a long time) is explicitly said in this scene. He wants to bring all who wronged him to justice. That includes Tywin: he wants to unmask him, he wants people to know he ordered the assassination of his sister and his nephews... and the only person who can incriminate him is the very person he ordered to do the dirty deeds... Gregor himself, and he is dying. His "gloating" isn't really gloating. It's the despair of knowing he's losing his maybe only chance to incriminate Tywin over any shadow of doubt. Had he won the fight and killed Gregor, he would never be able to make his accusation seem true to people again.
@@robertov.9974 well said . Well if a confession is what he wanted . Fighting him to the death was the worse way to go about it lol
I think this is probably one of the best scenes out of the whole Game of Thrones series. What an acting masterclass from both, you just feel Oberyn's anger feeding this scene & Tyrion just dripping with sarcasm in his despair.... then Oberyn picks up the torch & says "I will be your Champion" gives me goosebumps as you just feel the mood swing to hope ! They've both got their chance. just brilliant
This was Pedro's very first scene they filmed.
Showing Tyrion barely holding back his tears during the story, such a powerful scene.
Not just GOT its one of the best scenes in cinema...excellent acting
It’s pretty insane, yeah, you have two people essentially whispering in a poorly lit cell, and yet the emotion both exude - especially Pedro, who had his first day on set filming this scene - is pretty astonishing. Even by high-class acting, this is, you know, up there.
I agree this is one of the best scenes in the entire series…Great acting for sure but I give more credit to the writing in this scene. Simply superb.
Knowing Oberyn dies instead of getting his revenge is just pure sadness... 🥺😢
Tbf oberyn went out thinking the mountain was a dead man from the poison. He hedged his bets and knew right after the first stab he had killed him no matter wat
The Hound got his revenge, though :)
He did best him in the fight and if he would’ve just walked away from the Mountain he would’ve been declared the victor. His Pride got the better of him
@@YungM.D.
Pride before the fall, they say...
Well the mountain did from him, he was just brought back! Lol
"That is no monster. That's just a baby."
Oberyn had immediately recognized and acknowledged what Cersei spent years being willfully oblivious too.
She knew. She was just evil
Not really. Just blinded by overwhelming pain and grief about the death of her mother, which she wanted to project onto someone desperately. Tyrion was an easy target, and her father only encouraged that because he hated Tyrion as well.
@@MeesdeFilmliefhebber Those two concepts aren't mutually exclusive.
@@MeesdeFilmliefhebber Initially he hated him just for their mother. Then after the prophecy she went 100% sure the Valonqar was him and thus tried to murder him in any possible way.
Man... I wish he'd won.
Saaaame. 😭😭
He did, the rest was accident.
He kind of did... in his own way. Saved Tyrion as well, so he could kill his father. Only Season 8 let us down.
It cost him his life, but he did win, he poisoned Clegane. And Clegane became a mindless zombie. 🧟
If you expected a happy ending, then you probably haven't paid attention.
Watching incredible scenes like this makes you understand why fans are so pissed off about what this show became.
Couldn't agree more.
I'm still disappointed of not getting the remake of the last season of GOT.
I hate D and D for that. I just hate them. AAAAAAAAAAAAH. This show could have been the best that ever existed 😭
"Just a tiny pink cock"
David and Dan: "Write that down! Write that down!"
@@Introverder last 4 are a joke
Pedro Pascal said this was his very first scene on his very first day on set. Dude deserves every ounce of recognition he got from this role and all that have followed.
Just noticed Martell cared so dearly for his sister and her children, he would go to war for them. And Tyrions sister condemned him to death since his birth
You JUST noticed those very obvious things?
@@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 He means that he just noticed how the two characters are juxtaposted. One who would do anything for his family, and one who has been forsaken by his family since the moment he left the womb. Both find common interest.
Just like Jamie ambushed lord Stark in s1 after the news of his captive brother
"I will be your champion" not a word more was required to make this scene anymore impactful
Yeah because it was already a solid 5 minutes lol..
@@Onigirliyes but even after those 5 minutes, until Oberyn says, “well what about what I want?” you don’t know if Tyrion is going to end up exactly like Ned Stark.
When Ned was in the dungeon, Varys came down to give him water and information, but ultimately couldn’t pull any strings to save him.
We feel a similar sense of hopelessness for Tyrion, as does he with his passive aggressive nihilism, right up until Oberyn says those five words.
Oberyn is one of the most feared combatants in Westeros. We went from total dread to unbridled optimism that Oberyn would come out on top. That’s why not one more word was required.
Apparently, this was Pedro Pascal's first day/first scene. Hot damn did he knock it out of the park.
Apparently Pedro Pascal also had a sister and nephews who ended tragically in the same way. True story.
P.S. Enough with the "apparently this apparently that" BS comments. Nobody believes that nonsense.
@@mickeypopa but... it really was his first day on set... what happened man, you need someone to talk to?
@@mrmcawesome9746
Certainly not you. ✌️
@@mrmcawesome9746 Well... So what if this was his first day? He's a professional, that shouldn't stop him and it didn't. Actors often shoot scenes/episodes out of order, they get used to it.
@yevgeniyaleshchenko849 Sure but it's still impressive. To bring that kind of intensity and emotion in your first scene with minimal rehearsal and time to get into character is impressive.
It's just a sad moment for Tyrion when Oberyn tells the story when he saw Tyrion as a baby. Tyrion said "she wanted this for a long time." It implies that he thought there was a time when Cersei actually cared for him, even if he didn't remember it. Oberyn confirms that Cersei hated him from the moment he was born. That he was always hated, by just existing even as an innocent baby. And that's what breaks hi.
Makes me wonder how in the hell he thought Cersei wasn’t a monster in the last two seasons…I’m like, tyrion, my dude, have you even watched the show?
@@sebastienmccarthy1483 Book Tyrion knew. As a child, he was even dreaming of seeing his father and sister burn in dragon fire. Tywin and Cersei were despising him all along, and it's a safe bet that Cersei bullied him at every turn.
@@sebastienmccarthy1483 a monster won't love her children the way she did
@@rufaiabeeblahi7452 you mean spoiled one to be a vicious narcissist and made the other kill himself?
@@rufaiabeeblahi7452 lions love their young until they’re hungry enough to eat them, and they won’t think twice about eating everything else around them before that happens.
God the acting here, from both Pedro and Peter is phenomenal.
I just realized these two share a name, just in different languages.
@@josue.ortega Me too haha
Oberyn Martell is such an awesome character and absolutely badass.
They did him dirty
@@gboy1301 True, but it's GOT. They do every good guy dirty.
@@gboy1301No, I think Oberyn Martell died as he lived.
So close the edge he could see all the way to the bottom.
the joy in Tyrions face......I will be your champion....Beautiful.
lots of emotions for sure... gahhh i miss season 4 so much
coz tyrion knows the kind of viper he is... one of the deadliest Fighter of westros.. but carelessness killed him
This is game of thrones. No flashy battle, just two insane actors delivering beautifully written lines perfectly.
Just look at the regression of the sword fight scenes. From, gritty, exhausting battles to a Rambo/Terminator shit show. One man kills 20 at a time, a dozen white walkers on top of someone & …
@@edgarmartien2929 & Arya sailing thru the air one shotting the Night King.
The way George would have wanted.
3:17 the way Pedro ever so slightly draws out the word “baby” and at the same time looks into Tyrion’s eyes… incredible acting, and a great example of what an actor can bring. Four simple words on the page became a deep, beautiful moment of human empathy.
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After being betrayed by the city he saved, the woman he loved and his own father, Tyrion was abandoned by everyone, including his brother and his cutthroat friend. All the sudden a man who holds grudge against Tyrion's family showed up and told Tyrion he is not a monster and was mistreated since he was born; at that moment Tyrion knew he was talking to a person, probably the only one in the world, who believes his innocence ~~ "That is not a monster, that is just a baby!"
I feel the despair when Tyrion said "If you want justice you've come to the wrong place", however Oberyn simply replied "I disagree". That "I disagree" makes me suddenly realize despite being a prince and pretending to be a playboy, Oberyn was in fact desperate and lived in pain; nobody cared what he wants and he had been through hell looking for justice and eventually found it in a dark dungeon.
I disagree on the meaning of "I disagree" :D
I think it highlights the character of Oberyn as he was being built up to that Point - he is the ace, and he is by far the most progressive character (his discussion with Cersei about bastards solidifies it). His "I disagree" is a logical response from him - he wants justice, not only for himself, but even for the man who is a member of a family he hates, and it highlights the point of "you can't just complain about injustice - you must personally fight against it, and I want to lead by example". It's a great message to end such a great character on.
Of course, just my interpretation of it, I could be wrong.
Jaimie would have fought the Mountain if he had his Right Hand. He didn’t abandon Tyrion. He even released Tyrion after Oberyn failed.
Can’t blame Jaimie for not fighting a battle he couldn’t win.
Jaime DIDN'T BETRAY on him! He was planning to help it in other way! Which finally, he did!!
I agree about almost everything, but Jaime would have gladly fought for Tyrion if it wasn't for his missing right hand. Hell, book Jaime even took Varys to the end of his sword to have him free Tyrion before his execution.
He tried to hide his pain behind, cockiness, laughter and passive aggressive comments, but he very much was devastated by his sister's cruel death. You see the pain in his eyes every time he talks about her
I think one of my favourite changes from the book was placing this scene after the trial. By having it take place beforehand in the books, you already have this knowledge throughout the whole trial that, if it were to come to it, Oberyn would fight for Tyrion. By having Tyrion demand a trial by combat without a champion, it adds more to Tyrions rising madness and shows that he has pretty much accepted his death, but with his last act will spite his father and his sister. It also makes this scene so much more hopeful and exciting, as Tyrion is at his lowest point and abandoned by pretty much everyone, he is fully hopeless before Oberyn LITERALLY arrives with a spark of light/hope. I remember watching this scene and getting so pumped for the battle (it made me briefly forget I know how it will end 😖)
Yes!! You're one of the only people I've ever seen point out this change, and I completely agree. One of the rare cases in the early season of the writers making GRRM's material more poignant.
Hmmm
I like it both ways (pause) because in the books, it shows a bit more strategy on Tyrion and Oberyn's part, sort of like they are coming up with a plot. Whereas the change here is more fitting for TV because it's more of a dramatic twist right when Tyrion loses all hope and goes over the edge. But both versions are good.
Can you believe this was their first scene together? These two are brilliant!
Wasn't it the scene in lannister brothel? When Oberyn fought one of lannister soldiers?
@@ryboid1492 the filmed this one first
Wow, impressive indeed!
Imagine Pedro Pascal just walking into that set, filled with some of the best actors in the world, just seamlessly delivering THIS and walk away. Gotta be one of the biggest power moves there is
The delivery of Pascal is just otherwordly: "That's just a baby" is killer.
A man who hates your entire family line to the point of wishing that the gods will strike them all down....... decides to fight for you....... due to his remembering the out right evilness done to you since birth by said family. the bit of a thought that he sees you as a victim of their evil as much as himself.
The fact that Cersei did this to Tyrion when she was so young just proves that she wasn’t evil because she was neglected or abused throughout her life. Like many characters in the show, she was born evil. It’s heartbreaking when you can see in Tyrion’s face how devastated he is to find out that his own sister actually hates him with all her being. He always thought that there was some love between them and that Cersei would only put up a facade, but listening to Oberyn’s story debunks all of this and he realizes how big his sister’s hatred towards him really is. To the point where she would actually hurt a baby and wish death on him since he was born.
Yet you missed the most obvious and important details .
Her hatred for tyrion was gained from tywin , hearing everything bad about the newborn monster and how he killed his mother.
Although that should have stopped after she matured, much like her brother
@@bait5257 Not really. She blamed him for her mother’s death, not necessarily because Tywin implemented this hatred on her.
Not a Game Of Thrones fan at all, but that was one of the best scenes I've ever had the pleasure of watching in my life... television or film. The performance from both actors was just incredible, and the relief and hope on Tyrion's face at 4:56 put an enormous lump in my throat. I understand now why true fans of the show were so devastated with how it ended, and I am so sorry
@tankmaster1018 Thank you so much. It feels good to be heard!
Duck off, we don't need your confirmation to know this was the best show on TV nor your pity. Go watch the series and then we can talk about best scenes and disappointment
Thank you 🙏🏽
Funny how one of the few people to show Tyrion genuine kindness and empathy was a man with very good cause to despise his family.
Ill never forget how much adrenaline pumped through my veins when he said "i will be your champion"
3:20 through 3:45 is an acting master class. Watching it, you feel Tyrion's emotions......NOT an actor acting Tyrion's emotions.
I mean, the whole scene is fantastic, but the delivery of the line "and what about what I want" with the look in his eyes. Flawless.
Yep was looking for someone to mention this line in particular, so fucking good
Best part of this scene is Oberyn basically tells Tyrion that he’s the only Lannister that he respects and likes and has empathy for how badly Tyrion is treated by his family and society for his dwarfism. Oberyn wasn’t just a brave and deadly warrior. He was a man with empathy and kindness. Oberyn shows why Dorne is the most progressive of the 7 kingdoms when it comes to equality for citizens. In Dorne they don’t just not believe in bastards they also don’t care if a man or woman in the Martell family becomes the leader of Dorne.
The fact this was Pedro's first scene as Oberyn just adds legend to his acting ability.
No his first scene was in Littlefinger’s brothel
@@OJ9992 first scene filmed as Oberyn mate.
Best season no question for me. The climax of so many things. I like seasons 5 and 6 but even if they tried their best they couldn't have recreated the glory this season was.
I agree season 4 was peak got
I think season 3 was better as Red Wedding was the peak of GOT
Man I miss the days of being so excited about the next episode coming out on Monday that we’d watch it at 2am as it came out in America
We can all agree seasons 1 through 4 were peak TV
This was one of the most dramatic and best acting scenes in TV history as far as I'm concerned.
"I will be your champion. This is the way."
"What?"
"Sorry. Wrong show."
…and then he died screaming with no teeth, taunted and utterly reduced. Oberyn was the most hideous story I’ve ever had the misfortune of experiencing. The sheer cruelty was blasphemous.
The false sense of security this series lulled me into after the red wedding ;-;
At least he got revenge. The manticore poison made Gregor suffer a lot for DAYS. He screamed so much that people could hear him from the red keep. And when he got "cured" he turned into a zombie. That's worse than what he did to Oberyn.
My favourite scene in the entire series. Epic
“I will be your champion” chills.
My two favorite characters in the entire show.
This scene is the cornerstone of his sky rocketing career. after all these years and hard work, this scene showed everyone what he is capable of
Quite possibly the greatest dialogue scene in the entire show.
Even though Oberyn lost, he achieved his goal. Justice.
The mountain suffered for weeks until he was turned into a zombie, forced to obey every command. No one knows how much of Gregor Clegane was left in him, but it was certainly a fate worse than the quick death that befell Oberyn.
Moreover, his battle and defeat led to Tywin's death. Shot by his own son while shitting in the john.
I bet if Oberyn had the choice of giving his life to get justice for his sister and her children, he wouldn't have hesitated for a second.
It's 2023 but this scene still giving me chills. Masterclass act by Peter and Pedro. ❤️
maaaaan this scene... now and then i come back here to watch it: the place, the lights, the photography, the dialogs, the music. damn epic.
You know Dinklage himself felt the relief and gratitude Tyrion felt, the sudden shot of legitimate hope in the face of absolute emptiness. That breath he takes, the tear that comes to his eye. Pete knocks it out of the park.
Legendary scene. Legendary dialogue. Legendary actors.
I so badly wanted him to be the hero, I really wanted him to win and save the day 😭
Pedro stole EVERY scene he was in. Absolutely one of the most brillant characters not only on the show but all tv history
"Making honest feelings do dishonest work" My god what a line.
Im glad Pedro Pascal is getting all his present acting opportunities. He made Oberyn such an excellent/memorable character with the limited amount of time he had in Game of Trhones. He absolutely knocked it out of the park with this performance and this monologue - one of the best scenes in Game of Thrones.
Two master actors at the top of their game.
Amazing.
my god pedro is so insanely good here
Such a powerful scene. Oberyn was a superb character, and the acting was spot on.
When I saw this scene for the first time and Oberyn said “and what about what I want… Justice”. I freaking lost it … 😂
The only time I truly considered quitting the show was when Oberyn was killed in what might be the most gruesome death in GoT. That moment was so devastating because this scene set such a dramatic tone to the fight. Oberyn telling Tyrion that they both deserved justice for the wrongs they suffered brings tears to my eyes. The final line of “I will be your champion” is thrilling - Tyrion’s face when he realizes that a strong and capable warrior, fueled by righteous fury, is going to step up to defend his life, is so powerfully uplifting. Everyone in the world had turned their backs on him (or so he thought), but here was this great protector, fighting for the two of them to get what they deserve out of this wicked, brutal world. What then followed was the most exciting 1 on 1 fight in the show, and of course one of the most horrifying and heartbreaking deaths. RIP to Oberyn - at the least we can say that he got his confession in the end.
1:28-1:32
That 4 second shot.. so underrappreciated. Look at Pedro's face.. the subtle change.. that's the moment he truly decided to be his champion imo.
Pedro from his slightest of smirks when Tyrion is saying "she didn't need to bother you, I'm already dead"... to that smirk going to a cold stare as soon as Tyrion says, "the joy she will feel when my head leaves my neck"
Pedro turns disgusted at the thought of joy in Cersei..
"And what about what I want?" The tonal shift that one line creates in the scene. Pedro Pascal standing toe to toe with Dinklage in this scene.
This is one of the best scenes in TV. You have these two disparate characters, coming from different places, with the same end game in mind. And the way it was acted out was so visceral.
This speech changes the earlier seasons for me, the rumors outside Casterly Rock probably only made Tywin more furious, Cersei wanting Tyrion dead and Jaime protecting him all his life.
"In all the terrible long years of his childhood, only Jaime had shown him the smallest measure of affection or respect, and for that Tyrion was willing to forgive him almost anything".- first Tyrion chapter.
I can't stop rewatching this scene
I honestly don’t have the words for how beautifully done this scene is. Still makes me feel a type of way all these years later.
My favorite scene in the entire series
Oberyn probably respects Tyrion more than anyone after knowing what he had gone through for a long time
And he respected how he demanded his trial
i'm screaming, that scene is so good
All these years later, and this remains one of the best acted scenes of the series. Pedro’s delivery, Peter’s teary eyes, it’s all just perfection.
My favourite scene in the entire show and, frankly, one of the best things I've ever seen on TV. It doesn't feel like acting, it's as if Pedro is really remembering a childhood memory and Peter's reaction is everything. At its peak, GoT was amazing stuff
“And what about what I want?” Such good delivery on that line
3:55 Every word Oberyn says after this is a banger. You can practically taste the grim satisfaction that this opportunity has presented itself. Arya has her list, Oberyn has his. And he’s about to cross the first name off.
Never did though 😂
I will be your champion - my favourite phrase in all game of thrones
Masterclass acting by Pedro and Peter. 2 of the best to ever do it!
I just read this scene in the book. It shocked me that this dialogue was the first conversation between Tyrion and Oberyn. Love these characters!
Two acting powerhouses, Dinklage was made for this role. Pedro as well. The grief in Tyrion's eyes gets me every time.
as someone who has not read the books, this was just fantastic to see happen.
Fuck, man... I know Oberyn was more trying to avenge his family than save Tyrion. But in that moment, when he said "I will be your champion" he looked like an angel of hope.
One of the top scenes in the entire show, it was so good when they had the books to guide them.
One change from the books I don't mind. This scene is a lot more powerful than how they did it in the books.
"I will be your champion"
Amazing words.
Shame that the show didn't do DORNE any justice
If only Oberyn didn't like talking so much. His spear won the day, but his poetry killed him.
Easily one of the best scenes in GOT.
Beautiful writing, inspired acting by the pair of them. One of my top ten scenes.
Every actor in this show was the perfect pick. So many talented actors in a single show it is truly amazing.
I remember this... I was soooo pissed about what happened to Ned, so pissed about how Joffrey had tortured Sansa, so pissed about how Tyrion was forced to abandon his love to marry Sansa by his father... so much of the show had just felt like tragedy... like pain, like evil coming out on top... then Oberyn walks in. Oberon was a player but a man of justice, a man who didn't sit by while injustice occurred, who loved his family and was going to obliterate everyone who had enacted this evil and terror... then he died. I was so pissed at this point in the show... I wanted so desperately for Oberyn to destroy all those who HAD IT COMING... my heart man, my heart.
“And what about what I want? Justice for my sister and her children…” Poor Oberyn
All I can hear in response is, “It doesn’t matter what you want!” From Dany Season 8
One of My favorite scenes
Prince Oberyn Martell - THE most interesting man in all of Westeros
I find it funny that oberyn is talking about seeing tirion as a baby even though tirion so clearly looks older 😂
Peter is a great actor, I'll give him that, but unless I'm swayed by the presumption of what I don't know...when he said "...that's just a baby." I can swear I see Peter no longer acting. I think he's tapping in to whatever he's endured as a little dude all his life. There were many moments the writers gave him this satisfaction, as if he could speak for all of them, but it's just something about this sort of validation, this acknowledgement of his humanity (and his remarkable reaction to it), that tells me he wasn't just acting. It actually touched him.
That, or he did such a good job acting, it fooled me.
And Tyrion there, screaming his emotions throught the expressions of his face.... what an actor
Best scene on the show. When Tyrien was called a monster and his sister wanted him to die hit his ass hard. I truly believe he grew up with the "stereotype" of being different was true feeling. Fucking incredible scene.
This is easily one of the best scenes in the show, the acting is nothing short of phenomenal. Such a beautiful character moment for both of them. If only the show had have stayed this goid the whole way through.
I wish we would have got more scenes of them together, their chemistry was amazing to watch!
This will forever remain the best got scene for me
This scene is perfect. The dialogue. The facial expressions and the way the music swells throughout the scene. 🤌🏻
Peter is seriously the most amazing actor in this whole series
Best scene in the entire show
The lighting was so good in this scene. I wish hotd had this type of lightning.
every time i watch this video, how i expect oberyn kill mountain
I mean... he did kill the mountain... to an extent.
He did. His blade was poisoned and Gregor died screaming and suffering. Oberyn wasn't here to see it but he avenged his family's slaughter.
I never noticed right before Oberyn tell Tyrion he will be his champion when he talks about what the mountain did to his sister and her children he has a tear in his eye.
I come to watch this scene every few months.. always brings me to tears 😢
The person who directed this deserves an emmy
this scene alone is better than the entire season 8